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W283 PHT

2000 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,485 mi
Last recorded173,485 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Volvo S80104,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW283 PHT
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2013 173,485 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 165,166 miles

engine light on + air bag light on

n/s/f has slight play on inner steering rack joint

o/s/f lower arm has slight lift in bush + o/s/ wing mirror rear cover missing

rear exhaust corroded + fuel filter corroding

Pass 25 Mar 2011 164,305 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 159,600 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 159,583 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 158,107 miles

your vehicle as slight play in the nearside rack and pinion but servicable

Fail 1 Oct 2007 158,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

your vehicle as slight play in the nearside rack and pinion but servicable

Pass 29 Mar 2006 138,781 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Volvo S80?

Based on 422,980 MOT tests across 31,257 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
7,037
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
31,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,357
position lamp(s) not working 13,908
Registration plate lamp not working 9,544
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,715
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 5,783
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W283 PHT is a 2000 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Volvo S80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 104,813 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S80 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W283 PHT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S80 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Volvo S80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W283 PHT registered?

W283 PHT is a 2000 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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